2020 Community Impact Report
A snapshot of the 2020 Community Impact
At a glance
Meals delivered to community members
provided in financial assistance to community members
Produce boxes distributed to individuals and families
Children received discounted or free programming during the pandemic
People were provided with warm showers and clean water during the winter storm
Provided in childcare assistance
Participants in the new Virtual YMCA
Virtual Connections with Seniors
Views on virtual workouts throughout the pandemic
Dear YMCA Friends,
For all of us in the YMCA of Austin family, 2020 has been a year like no other. We’ve all been tested and challenged in ways we could never have expected, but we rose up and remained true to who we are as an organization. In the toughest times, our guiding question has always been, “How do we keep reaching those who need us most?” And though we still face more bumps in the road ahead, we have, as a Y community, have much to be grateful for.
- When the coronavirus pandemic began, we responded by opening up emergency child care sites for the children of essential workers. We offered financial assistance so that parents did not have to worry about the cost, or about who was watching their children while they were on the front lines protecting us.
- As seniors faced isolation during the lockdown, we made thousands of check-in calls and organized virtual gatherings, sometimes just social hours over a cup of coffee.
- As families faced food insecurity, the YMCA of Austin partnered with Brighter Bites and the Central Texas Food Bank to deliver boxes of produce and meals for kids at three Y locations. Our YMCA responded to this need by handing out 300,000 pounds of produce and 46,000 meals to families and children.
- After the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis set off waves of social unrest across the nation, the Y partnered with Austin Health Commons to host a series of virtual Racial Healing Circles.
- When city and state leaders eased restrictions and allowed Y branches to reopen, we put in place strict social distancing and safety measures that enabled members to come together once again to practice healthy habits and spend quality time with friends and family.
- As schools reopened in our service area, we partnered with local districts to offer full-day care and support for virtual learning while parents went to work. By providing these spaces for our families, we helped meet a community need that had never been there before. Now, as students return to schools for in-person learning, we’re providing traditional afterschool child care.
The YMCA is a community anchor that is here for good. We are proud to have stepped forward to serve our neighbors during this time of need and will continue to do so as long as that need remains. We want to also recognize all of those who have empowered us to have a strong community impact in 2020. Thank you to our board leadership, volunteers, incredible staff, and you.
We are so grateful for the many pieces of this puzzle that make the Y whole. You make the Y possible.
Thank you for being a part of this journey with us and for being a part of our Y family.
James P. Finck - President & CEO, YMCA of Austin
Dorothee Auldridge - Chief Volunteer Officer, YMCA of Austin

Early Pandemic Response
When COVID-19 struck our community, the YMCA of Austin partnered with Brighter Bites to begin a city-wide distribution of fresh produce and meals at under-resourced areas empowering us to provide more than 46,000 individuals and families with necessary resources.

Childcare for Essential Workers
The pandemic showed us just how important our essential workers are. The YMCA of Austin provided childcare for essential workers when no other options were available. When the economy began to open, the YMCA of Austin had already served more than 2,800 children. Thanks to a generous donation by the Moody Foundation, more than $650,000 was provided to parents seeking financial assistance.

Connecting with our Community
Branch closures didn't keep us from connecting with our community. As soon as doors closed, thousands of calls were made to our vulnerable populations and members. A Virtual YMCA was created from scratch and provided more than 15,000 people with options to stay fit and safe from the comfort of their home.

Serving through the storm
In early 2021, Texas was struck with a historic winter storm that left millions without power and clean water. The YMCA of Austin opened its doors to provide the community-at-large with warm showers and clean water.
2020 FINANCIALS
REVENUES |
2018 Audited |
2019 Unaudited |
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2020 Unaudited |
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Contributions |
2,177,125 |
1,745,168 |
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11,884,175 |
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Membership Fees |
19,506,679 |
20,116,002 |
|
12,833,344 |
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Less Financial Assistance |
(1,470,129) |
(1,532,903) |
|
(1,104,365) |
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Program Service Fees |
9,930,775 |
9,958,623 |
|
8,193,188 |
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Less Financial Assistance |
(1,140,619) |
(1,123,188) |
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(468,341) |
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Investments |
272 |
374 |
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3,584 |
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Other |
392,316 |
528,041 |
|
466,667 |
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Total |
29,396,419 |
29,692,117 |
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31,808,252 |
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EXPENSES |
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Salaries and related payroll costs |
16,004,412 |
16,321,194 |
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15,609,895 |
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Outside Services |
1,282,226 |
1,410,418 |
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1,343,049 |
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Occupancy |
3,416,635 |
3,504,762 |
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2,919,223 |
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Other operating costs |
4,314,827 |
4,209,193 |
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2,538,838 |
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National YMCA support |
356,358 |
359,747 |
|
246,684 |
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Other Expenses |
634,529 |
670,971 |
|
458,942 |
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TOTAL EXPENSES |
26,008,987 |
26,476,285 |
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23,116,631 |
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SUB-TOTAL NET |
3,387,432 |
3,215,832 |
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8,691,621 |
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LESS |
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Interest Expense |
259,630 |
248,256 |
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195,653 |
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Depreciation |
2,394,705 |
2,336,847 |
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2,734,057 |
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Change in Net Assets |
733,097 |
630,729 |
|
5,761,911 |
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Net Assets at beginning of year |
38,277,368 |
45,759,959 |
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47,047,697 |
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Net Assets - End of Year |
45,759,959 |
47,047,697 |
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52,809,608 |
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